Swim Team vs. Mini-Makos vs. Learn to Swim

There are several different levels of swimming programs available at Sunnybrook. The guidelines below were created to assist parents in understanding which program would be most appropriate for their child.

Swim Team
In order to be eligible for the swim team, the swimmer must be able to swim 25 meters (one lap) of freestyle. The swimmer must be able to complete the entire lap without stopping, grabbing onto the wall, touching the bottom, etc.

Mini-Makos
The "Mini-Makos" are a group that typically consists of 5-7 year olds who are not quite ready for the swim team. They may be able to swim for brief periods but cannot yet complete a lap without stopping.
Over the course of the summer, some Mini-Makos are "promoted" due to their progress and are able to join the Swim Team practices. This decision is made by the coaching staff.
Mini-Makos swimmers may be eligible to participate in B meets. This is not a requirement but simply a way to have our youngest members experience the excitement of the swim meet atmosphere.
The Mini-Makos is not a learn-to-swim program.

Learn To Swim Program
Group swimming lessons also are provided by Sunnybrook but are not associated with the swim team. These lessons are typically taught by college age students. These groups are designed as "learn to swim" groups and include children who have had little/no prior swimming instruction.

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